Senior Food Service Programs Project Manager (Remote)

UFP Industries, Inc.; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee d

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate large, complex customer programs for Food Service clients. The role requires high autonomy, strong customer engagement, and collaboration across divisions, with travel to customer sites and manufacturing locations.

The position focuses on managing all aspects of programs, achieving operational excellence and financial targets, and developing long-term client relationships. Remote work is allowed with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in consumer environments and Food Service programs.
• Proven experience managing large, complex, multi-divisional programs.
• Experience with wood, metal, and acrylic manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural, interior design, and fixture development.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct margin and financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; bilingual proficiency required.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all phases of large-scale customer programs, including RFPs, order confirmations, sales orders, detailing, purchasing, production, delivery, and installation.
• Lead large divisional programs as well as multi-divisional initiatives, navigating complex organizational structures internally and externally.
• Operate at a senior executive level with customers and internal leadership to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
• Develop, manage, and maintain critical project timelines, obtaining customer approval and monitoring progress through completion while proactively adjusting as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring transparency when scope, timing, or priorities change.
• Cultivate opportunities for business development within existing accounts by understanding customer needs and company capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate large, complex customer programs for Food Service clients. The role requires high autonomy, strong customer engagement, and collaboration across divisions, with travel to customer sites and manufacturing locations.

The position focuses on managing all aspects of programs, achieving operational excellence and financial targets, and developing long-term client relationships. Remote work is allowed with up to 25% travel.